The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 and the Sony 500mm F4 G SSM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony 500mm F4 G SSM is the longer of the two lenses at 368mm. The Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 with a length of 258mm, is 110mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony 500mm F4 G SSM also has a larger diameter of 140mm compared to the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2's 106mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 weighs 2010g, which means it is 1450g (41%) lighter than the Sony 500mm F4 G SSM which has a weight of 3460g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Sony 500mm F4 G SSM has a 42mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2:
And these are the 42mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 500mm F4 G SSM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 and the Sony 500mm F4 G SSM has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.
Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 is also available in the Nikon F (FX) and Canon EF mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 has a focal range of 150-600mm and
4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
225 - 900mm.
On the other hand, the Sony 500mm F4 G SSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 500mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 750mm.
